Business Insurance Resource Centre
May 18, 2022
Maintaining and Protecting Your Grain Bins
Farmers across Canada need to protect and adequately maintain their grain bins. Grain bins a…
May 9, 2022
Protect your excavation business with the right insurance
Excavation is central to construction, whether you are working on a housing project in Milto…
May 5, 2022
The Right Insurance Will Protect Your Roofing Business
To benefit from the growing roofing business industry, you need to make sure your business i…
May 2, 2022
Get the Liquor Store Insurance That's Right for You
Searching online for the right liquor store insurance coverage? You have come to the right p…
April 28, 2022
Western's business insurance provides expertise and value to Canadian business owners
Jonathan Hoey has been a leader in the insurance industry for almost 20 years. I am head of…
April 25, 2022
Concrete and Cement Contractor Insurance
Concrete is the foundation of your business. You need to protect it with contractor insuranc…
April 18, 2022
Insurance that protects your greenhouse and garden centre
You’re a grower and you’re in the business of growing. Get Insurance Quote for y…
April 11, 2022
Home Builders Insurance - Course of Construction protects you on major projects
Get Insurance Quote for your Business Searching online for the right home builder’s…
April 8, 2022
How fertilizers are key ingredients in food production
Crops, just like humans, need nutrients to be healthy. Fertilizers give crops the nutrients…
April 7, 2022
Insurance for your lawn and landscaping business
You’ve got a green thumb and you’ve decided to start your own lawn care and land…
April 4, 2022
Safeguarding private schools with customized insurance
We are experts in insuring private schools and their related risks. We provide tailored and…
March 28, 2022
Get grocery or convenience store coverage that protects you
Looking for the right business insurance for your grocery or convenience store? Western Fina…
March 24, 2022
Protect your cleaning business with the insurance you need
Do you have a cleaning business and need insurance? Whether you are cleaning commercial or r…
March 14, 2022
How to Find the Right Insurance for Pet Supplies, Boarding and Grooming
Looking for insurance for your pet and pet supplies and servicesstore? We have the right cov…
March 1, 2022
Do I Need Insurance For My Home-Based Business?
Western Financial Groups’ Canadian Business Resource Centre provides advice to busines…
February 18, 2022
What Questions Should I Ask My Employer About Group Benefits?
When you are considering a job offer, keep in mind that employee benefits are an important p…
February 14, 2022
What is the Best Coverage for Employee Benefits Plans?
Like other employers who realize the health and happiness of their employees is key to the s…
February 8, 2022
How Do I Get Group Benefits as an Employer?
Employers recognize that employees see value in group benefits and many employers provide gr…
February 3, 2022
Can You Customize a Group Benefits Plan?
A group benefits plan provides flexible, customized options to your employees and is a great…
February 1, 2022
Keeping Rising Restaurant Insurance Costs Down
Rising insurance premiums are just one of the challenges the hospitality industry has had to…
February 1, 2022
3 Things to Consider When Choosing a Group Benefits Plan
Group benefits are an important part of compensating employees and they can be the deciding…
January 26, 2022
Restaurant insurance designed to protect your business
Restaurant insurance is designed to protect owners from risks related to serving food and dr…
January 20, 2022
How to keep your business safe from carbon monoxide
According to the Canadian Centre for Occupation Health and Safety, carbon monoxide poisoni…
December 20, 2021
Tips for reducing restaurant insurance costs
Rising insurance premiums are just one of the challenges the hospitality industry has had to…
November 25, 2021
How has the Pandemic Refocused Employee Benefits Strategies?
The pandemic has led to a better understanding of employee workplace benefit needs. An incre…
November 17, 2021
Just How Important are Employee Benefits
Why Employee Benefits Matter It might seem difficult to justify the expense of employee bene…
September 7, 2021
Affordable employee benefits for plumbing and heating businesses
As an employer with a unique plumbing and heating business, you pride yourself on timely and…
August 23, 2021
Electric Bicycle Sales Booming Now There's A New Problem
The use of bicycles, E-bikes, and E-scooters surged in Alberta during the pandemic. Bikes ar…
July 23, 2021
Have you been affected by a wildfire?
Most home and business insurance policies cover fire damage. If residents have to leave thei…
June 8, 2021
Top 7 Types of Insurance a Steamfitter Contractor Should Have in Ontario
Working as a steamfitter contractor in Ontario is an occupation with many responsibilities.…
June 4, 2021
Insurance for oil and gas contractors in Ontario
Oil and gas is a major industry in Canada and employs many oil and gas contractors who work…
June 2, 2021
What insurance should an installer have in Ontario?
Cable and satellite installers in Ontario need to have insurance to cover them for the risks…
June 1, 2021
What insurance should a commercial cleaner have in Ontario?
Cleaning may not seem like a particularly dangerous business, but it does have its risks. Wh…
May 27, 2021
Top 3 types of insurance a drywall contractor should have in Ontario
In Ontario, drywall contractors must have liability insurance to operate. Many customers and…
May 26, 2021
Insurance for mobile mechanics in Ontario
As a mobile mechanic in Ontario, you offer a specialized and convenient service to your cust…
May 25, 2021
What insurance should a pipe fitting contractor have in Ontario?
Pipe fitters install pipes used in cooling, heating, steam, lubricating and hot water system…
May 24, 2021
5 Types of insurance a plumbing contractor should have in Ontario
Any contractor who provides plumbing services in Ontario needs to have plumber’s insur…
May 19, 2021
What insurance should a welding contractor have in Ontario?
Welding can be a dangerous job and welding contractors are held to high standards of quality…
May 18, 2021
Insurance for electrical contractors in Ontario
Electrical contractors in Ontario need to have the right insurance to manage the risks of op…
May 11, 2021
What is oilfield insurance and what does it cover?
The oil and gas industry is complex and requires specific coverage to ensure compliance and…
May 4, 2021
5 reasons why landlords should require renter's insurance
As a landlord, you put yourself at risk from your renter’s actions and could be held l…
April 7, 2021
As a farmer, yes, you really do need hail insurance
Branden Smart is a licensed account executive with Western Financial Group. A farmer with ov…
March 29, 2021
5 safety tips for commercial kitchens you need to know about
A commercial kitchen can be an extraordinarily hazardous place to work and business to run.…
February 5, 2021
Employee group benefits plans (health and dental) in Canada - Our expert Mike Madison outlines the Western difference
Mike Madison is our Director of Employee Benefits Sales with Western Financial Group Busines…
January 20, 2021
What is business interruption insurance and what should you know?
Business interruption insurance supports you when your business cannot operate as a result o…
October 28, 2020
Is your business insurance working for you?
With over a decade in the business insurance industry, Matt Friesen, manager of commercial s…
February 27, 2020
Western's business insurance teams are about the customer
As business owners, you may be experiencing insurance rate increases — we’ve see…
July 31, 2019
Manufacturing insurance - determining what is best for your industry
July 31, 2019. If you are in the manufacturing business, you will need insurance to reduce t…
July 24, 2019
Farm insurance has evolved
July 24, 2019. Farmers in Alberta face many risks that are outside of their control and can…
June 19, 2019
What is commercial realty insurance?
June 19, 2019. If you own a commercial real estate-based business in Alberta, you need the p…
